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Structure and functions of organic molecules carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids structure and functions of cells, cellular organelles, cell specialization, communication among cells. Conservation biology is the management of nature and of earth s biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. To do this it is necessary to study the land carefully, so as to be able to fit conservation practices and structures to the various kinds of land. The journal publishes articles spanning a diverse range of fields that contribute to the biological, sociological, ethical and economic dimensions of conservation. Examples of biodiversity components and attributes 2 f gu 2. Biological diversity is defined at different hierarchical levels. Recommended guidelines for conservation literacy from the education committee of the society. Semantic scholar extracted view of principles of conservation biology by thomas e lovejoy et al.
Plus, get practice tests, quizzes, and personalized coaching to help you succeed. In the first half of this course, we will develop general principles of conservation biology. The ecosystem approach should seek the appropriate balance between, and integration of, conservation and use of biological diversity. This is beneficial because it means the species in need of protection can maintain its daytoday life. The processes that create and destroy diversity at each level will be studied. National strategy for the conservation of australias biological diversity 1996 and the.
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